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08 Jun 2026

Buy Now, Pay Later: What You Should Know About the New Rules

New July 2026 rules mean Buy Now, Pay Later faces stricter regulation. Gateway Credit Union explains what these changes mean for your budget and consumer rights.

05 Jun 2026

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19 May 2026

Kids Eat FREE (or for £1) This Whitsun Half Term 2026!

Looking for Whitsun 2026 kids eat free deals? Save money this May half term with £1 and free meal offers at UK restaurants, pubs, and supermarkets like ASDA, Tesco, and Morrisons!

15 May 2026

Finance with heart: Join Our Lunch & Learn with Gateway Credit Union

Join our Lunch & Learn on 6th July at 1pm! Discover Gateway Credit Union’s ethical loans, smart savings, and member-owned finance in South East Wales.

11 May 2026

Breaking the Cycle: Why Your Bank Balance and Mental Health are Connected

It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Break the cycle of money stress and debt with our guide to financial wellbeing.

11 May 2026

Loan Sharks Play Games with People’s Lives—It’s Time to Make it Game Over

Stop loan sharks in England and Wales. The IMLT and WIMLU provide 24/7 confidential support to help you escape illegal lenders. No judgment, just help. Take back control and make it game over.

11 May 2026

From Friction to Finance: How to Build Financial Harmony as a Couple

Stop fighting about finances! Build a stronger relationship with Gateway Credit Union’s guide to financial harmony. Discover the "4-Account Rule," learn how to budget as a team, and improve communication to turn money stress into shared success.

27 Apr 2026

Mum’s Guide to Stress-Free Budgeting: Simple Steps for a Happier Home

Struggling to balance family fun with the household budget? Being a busy mum is hard enough without complex spreadsheets. Gateway Credit Union shares 5 simple steps to help you master your finances, cut hidden costs, and save for the summer holidays.

15 Apr 2026

Celebrating Our Community: Announcing our Spotlight Project

Gateway Credit Union is celebrating the heartbeat of Southeast Wales with our new Community Spotlight Video Project! We’re highlighting the local charities, businesses, and clubs that make our region thrive.

14 Apr 2026

A New Chapter: ABCUL Rebrands to All Together Money

Gateway Credit Union is proud to support the All Together Money movement (formerly ABCUL). This rebrand unites credit unions across Great Britain with a clearer voice for ethical, community finance.

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Special Events Account

This is the account for you if you want to save for a particular purpose. You set the rules with this account: you can choose whether or not you want to be able to access your savings, or whether to avoid temptation by 'locking' the account until a particular date. You can also set a savings target.

If you want to name a different beneficiary for your Special Events Account you can, making it ideal for leaving a lump sum to children or grandchildren.

You can pay in by any of our payment methods, and can even split your regular payment between your savings and loan accounts. If you like to keep your savings in separate 'pots' you can open several Special Events Accounts.

Like all your other Gateway Savings, your money is 100% safe, and receives an annual dividend when we declare one.  We will send you an annual statement, but you can also get a passbook to record payments, and can ask for a statement or see your balance online at any time.

Gateway members are currently using Special Events Accounts to save for weddings, trips abroad, big birthday and anniversary parties, school proms, a summer holiday fun fund, a new car, home improvements or to leave a sum for funeral expenses. What will you choose to save for?

Open a Special Events Account with this form and your first payment. You can only open a Special Events Account when you are a Gateway member